Assignment #5: DB on the Trait Paradigm (Read Chapters 7 & 8) No unread replies. No replies. Assignment title: The Trait Paradigm Learning objective(s): Explore Allport’s beliefs about only studying “healthy” individuals to learn about “normal” personality development. Submission details: Please complete these questions in the discussion board below and respond, in-depth (per the criteria outlined in the course welcome letter) to at least ONE classmate. Scoring criteria/rubric: A rubric is attached to the discussion board. The assignment is worth 10 points. Restrictions: You must complete this assignment INDIVIDUALLY. You are not to work in pairs or groups. Length: Your answers to each question should be thorough yet concise. There is no length requirement, but all aspects of each question must be addressed completely. Resources: Please refer to chapters 7 and 8 when answering these questions. Be sure to integrate concepts from the readings as well as any outside sources that are relevant. If you use outside sources, please cite the sources and provide an APA style reference. Use and refer to book mostly. You can use one outside source scholarly. book: Olson, M. H., & Hergenhahn, B. R. (2011). An introduction to theories of personality (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall/Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780205798780 Answer the Question below: Explain why Allport disagreed with the use of lower animals, children, and (in his words) “neurotics” as sources of information about personality. Do not simply explain why he viewed these individuals as different; explain why he felt that he could not learn about normal human personality from them. Then explain whether or not you agree with Allport, and why. You might explore some reasons why studying animals, children, or “neurotics” could be helpful in understanding personality. Or you could provide additional reasons in support of Allport’s stance that the text did not offer. Explain why you agree or disagree with the stance that your classmate took on Allport’s beliefs. Write as you agree!!!!!!

